James Alfred Self
Mar 4, 2015
James Alfred Self, friends know him as "Bad-Eye", 87, of Gastonia, passed away March 4, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1927 in Ft. Davis, Alabama the son of the late Alfred Lester Self and Minnie Pangle. James was a veteran of the US Army and loved to play golf. James is survived by sister,...
Columbus Wilkins Welch Jr.
Mar 4, 2015
Columbus Wilkins Welch Jr., 88, of Waco, formerly of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord March 4, 2015 at his home. He was the son of the late Columbus Wilkins Welch Sr. and Mamie Dills Welch. He was a US Army veteran that served in World War II in Germany. He retired from Globe Manufacturing of Gastonia where...
Roberta Jean Brittain
Mar 2, 2015
Roberta Jean Kachel Brittain, 77, of Lowell, passed away March 2, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 25, 1937 in Colorado Springs, the daughter of the late Gale and Ruby Kachel. Left to cherish her memories are son, Kirk Brittain; daughters, Elizabeth Ferrell and Renee Hester and husband, Jim; brother, Ronnie Kachel and wife, Dorothy; grandchildren,...
Edward Daniel Cloninger, Sr.
Mar 2, 2015
Edward Daniel Cloninger, Sr., 59, of Gastonia, passed away March 2, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born October 23, 1955 a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Eugene and Doris Cloninger. Left to cherish his memories are son, Edward Cloninger, Jr.; brother, Douglas Cloninger; sister, Becky Whitworth and many nieces and nephews....
Russell "Rusty" Richard Jr.
Feb 28, 2015
Russell "Rusty" Richard Jr., age 66, of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Kings Mountain Hospice House. Son of the late Russell Walker Richard Sr. and Opal Harwell Richard, he was born March 11, 1948 in Lincoln Co., NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Scronce. Rusty was formerly...
Barbara Gail Mckinney Garrett
Feb 27, 2015
Barbara Gail McKinney Garrett, age 71, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, February 27, 2015. Daughter of the late George and Beatrice Johnson McKinney, she was born March 10, 1943 in Cherokee County, SC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Garrett Jr.; stepson, Jeff Garrett; brother, George Dewey McKinney; and sisters, Gladys Traywick,...
Earl Gentry Hall, Sr.
Feb 25, 2015
Earl Gentry Hall, Sr., 67, of Gastonia, passed away February 25, 2015 at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was born February 23, 1948 native of Gaston County, son of the late Luther Hall and Ruby McConnell. Left to cherish his memories are his sons, Jimmy Hall, Earl "PeeWee" Hall Jr. and fiancée Amy Piner; daughters, Teresa Reed and husband, Wes, and...
Henry Clay Burks, Jr.
Feb 24, 2015
Henry Clay Burks, Jr., 73, of Belmont, passed away February 24, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Salisbury. He was born April 2, 1941 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Wilma and Henry Clay Burks, Sr. He leaves behind many friends. A funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel -...
Kenneth Richard Brooks
Feb 20, 2015
Kenneth Richard Brooks, 42, of Belmont, passed away February 20, 2015, at his residence. He was born February 24, 1972, in Gaston County, son of Arnold Brooks and Nancy Barrett. Kenneth was a devoted husband and friend, loving father. He was a kindhearted person who loved everyone and was a child at heart. He worked with his second family at...
Betty Dinkle
Feb 20, 2015
Betty H. Dinkle, 82, of Clover, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 20, 2015. She was born on September 26, 1932, in Danville, VA, to the late Opal and Pattie Harris. She was a member of Mt. View Agape Church in King's Mountain, where she touched many lives over the years. She was a loving and...
William Bryan Powell Iii
Feb 19, 2015
William Bryan Powell, III, 55, of Gastonia, passed away February 19, 2015 at his residence. He was born March 15, 1959 in Barnwell County, SC, son of Mary Frances Powell and William Bryan Powell, Jr. William was a loving husband and devoted father. His grandson was his buddy. He was a simulator engineer for twenty seven years for US Air....
James Cecil Wiggins
Feb 19, 2015
James Cecil Wiggins, 65, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 19, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 15, 1950 in Swain County, the son of the late Charlie and Vina Wiggins. James is survived by his friend, Wanda Kirkland of the home; son, Travis White of Gaffney; brother, George Miller and wife, Lena of Gastonia; niece, Annette Fowler...
Steven Dills I
Feb 18, 2015
Steven Dills I, 59, of Bessemer City, passed away at his home on February 18, 2015. He was born October 28, 1955 in Gaston County, son of the late Clint Dills and Bobbie Lowery Dills. Steven loved his family dearly, he was a devoted husband and wonderful father. He loved his career of being a pipe welder. A memorial service...
Louise Warren Rushing
Feb 17, 2015
Louise Warren Rushing, 82, of Charlotte, passed away February 17, 2015 at White Oak Manor. She was born June 23, 1932 a native of Mecklenburg County. A memorial service will be held 12 noon Saturday at Dixie Mission Center - 9816 Garrison Rd., Charlotte. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Willowdean Moss Greene
Feb 17, 2015
Willowdean Moss Greene, 89, of Lowell, passed away February 17, 2015 at Alexandria Place in Gastonia. She was born February 22, 1925 a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Docie and Clarence Everette Moss, Sr. Willowdean was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She devoted her life to her family. She was a member of West Cramerton...
Jeannine Jackson Rogers Davis
Feb 12, 2015
Jeannine Jackson Rogers Davis, 83, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord, February 12, 2015 at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville. She was born July 3, 1931 a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Mildred and William McCoy Jackson. Jeannine was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She...
Vernon "Chief" Bowker
Feb 10, 2015
Vernon "Chief" Bowker, 73, of Kings Mountain, passed away on February 10, 2015 at The Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. He was born November 27, 1941 in Dewey County, South Dakota, son of the late Lawrence Bowker and Florence Grazier Bowker. "Chief" was a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota the old Cheyenne Agency. He was...
Lydia Whitesides Duncan
Feb 9, 2015
Lydia Whitesides Duncan, 85, of Mt. Holly, passed away February 9, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born November 23, 1929 native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late, Joe and Ella Whitesides. Lydia is survived by her husband, Paul Duncan of Mt. Holly; daughter, Joy Hyatt of Mt. Holly; sisters, Cora Lee Herron of...
Charles Vane Miller
Feb 9, 2015
Charles Vance Miller, 76, of Gastonia, passed away February 9, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born January 21, 1939 native of Gaston County, the son of the late Issac and Grace Miller. Charles was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He devoted his life to God, his family and friends. Charles previously attended the Dallas...
Gabrielle Capri Green
Feb 8, 2015
Gabrielle Capri Green, infant daughter of Devon Green and Shenae Gibson, remained peacefully sleeping February 8, 2015. Along with her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Jasyia Huntley, Elijah Gibson and Jesse Stewart. A graveside service will be held 2 pm Sunday at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, officiated by Robbie Cook. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene...
